Cort and Luke

DISCORD: https://discord.gg/kVh5eRccK3Website: https://www.cortandluke.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cortandlukeTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cortandluke?_t=8r93xifpxqy&_r=1Hosted by: Luke Montgomery and Cort Letcher#photography #filmmaker #camera

We’re back with another deep-dive—this time unpacking the painful realities of gear maintenance, the chaos of wedding season, and the business side of being a creative. From ruining expensive cinema lenses to structuring airtight contracts, from mastering harsh lighting to finalizing your folder structures, this one’s full of practical insights (and some expensive lessons).We start with the most e...

We’re back with another deep-dive—this time unpacking the realities of consistent color grading, the shifting landscape of cinematography, and why your favorite modern movies might be driving you crazy visually. From the technical nuances of DaVinci Resolve to the philosophy of content consumption, this one’s full of practical insights. We start with the technical baseline: exposure. We talk about...

We’re back with another deep-dive—this time unpacking the realities of subscription fatigue, client management , and the ever-present debate over gear and skills. From Adobe price hikes to avoiding bad clients, and from the Kit Lens test to off-camera flash, this one’s full of practical and business-focused insights. We start with the business baseline: subscriptions . We talk about why the $10/mo...

We’re back with another hot-take episode—this time coping with the grief of selling our favorite cameras , breaking down the specs of the Canon R6 Mark III , and delivering some controversial opinions on gear. We start with the emotional side of being a photographer: the grief of selling an old workhorse like the R6 (Luke compares it to putting a kid up for foster care). This leads straight into t...

We’re back with another deep-dive—this time unpacking the painful realities of selling sentimental gear , the latest Canon R6 Mark III hype , and the business side of being a creative. From arguing about ISO placement to mastering hard light, from the tyranny of black-and-white editing to the necessity of good lighting, this one’s full of practical insights (and some controversial hot takes). We s...

We’re back with another deep-dive—this time unpacking the painful realities of a disastrous wedding day , the chaos of last-minute gear setups, and the business side of being a creative. From undercharging by $25/hour to using couch pillows as speaker protection , and from the debate over FX3 to the necessity of clear overtime contracts , this one’s full of practical insights (and some hilarious l...

We’re back with another deep-dive—this time unpacking the painful realities of Canon R6 Mark III rumors , the chaos of personal content creation, and the business side of being a creative. From arguing about the FX3's overrated status to the subtle art of the histogram , from mastering two-light setups to why you need to stop ignoring your calibration tab , this one’s full of practical insight...

We’re back with another deep-dive—this time unpacking the painful realities of a **messy studio**, the chaos of corporate creative demands, and the business side of being a content creator. From a **$42,000 website video project** to the crucial role of the **calibration tab** in Lightroom, from the debate over **FX3 vs. R5C** to the surprisingly relevant comparison between a **photographer and a...

We’re back with another deep-dive—this time unpacking the painful realities of a **messy studio**, the chaos of corporate creative demands, and the business side of being a content creator. From a **$42,000 website video project** to the crucial role of the **calibration tab** in Lightroom, from the debate over **FX3 vs. R5C** to the surprisingly relevant comparison between a **photographer and a...

We’re back with another deep-dive—this time unpacking the painful realities of a **broken Leica Q3**, the chaos of high-stakes corporate gigs, and the business side of being a creative. From why **AI noise reduction is killing the exposure triangle** to the terrifying future of **Sora-generated video**, from mastering **overcast light** to structuring airtight contracts that ensure you get paid, t...

Website: https://www.cortandluke.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cortandlukeTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cortandluke?_t=8r93xifpxqy&_r=1Hosted by: Luke Montgomery and Cort Letcher#photography #filmmaker #camera

Website: https://www.cortandluke.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/cortandlukeTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cortandluke?_t=8r93xifpxqy&_r=1Hosted by: Luke Montgomery and Cort Letcher#photography #filmmaker #camera

We’re back with another deep-dive—this time unpacking the realities of growing as a creative in photography, filmmaking, and social media. From pricing your work to choosing the right frame rate, from mindset shifts to technical mistakes beginners make, this one’s full of practical insights. We start with the foundation every creative needs but few get right: value. How should beginners price thei...

Cort and Luke are joined by filmmaker Julian Sol Jordan to dive into his latest project, Real Life. Julian shares the story behind the film, what inspired it, and the creative process that brought it to life. We talk about storytelling, filmmaking challenges, and the deeper meaning behind capturing “real life” on screen. If you’re passionate about movies, creativity, or just love hearing from arti...

We’re back with another deep-dive—this time pulling apart the creative and business realities of being a photographer and filmmaker today. From social media strategy to wedding workflows, from Polaroids to Blackmagic, this one goes wide but stays real. We kick things off with the big question every creator wrestles with: niche. Why does posting even slightly outside your lane tank engagement? We t...

We’re back with another wide-ranging conversation straight from the heart of creator life—where podcast growth, social media strategy, and the push for authenticity all collide. We kick things off talking about consistency and momentum—why skipping a few days of posting reels isn’t the end of the world, and how audience loyalty can keep engagement strong. From there, we dive into storage solutions...

We’re back with another laid-back, wide-ranging conversation diving into the realities of creator life—balancing momentum, gear, editing workflows, and what it really takes to keep making content without burning out. We kick things off talking about posting schedules and algorithms—how taking a short break from reels impacts engagement and why momentum matters, but maybe not as much as you think....

We’re back with a deep, wide-ranging conversation straight from the heart of creator life—where photography, videography, business, and creative struggles all collide. We kick things off by breaking down the evolution of camera tech and how it’s shaping the way we shoot today. From early Canon 5D models to the latest R6 Mark II, we talk about usability, image quality, and why having the newest gea...

We’re back with another deep-dive—this time pulling apart the realities of creating content in today’s fast-moving photography and videography world. From gear talk to editing strategy, from storytelling to social media, this one covers it all. We start with the part no one talks about enough: audio. Why is good audio so often more important than a new lens or camera body? We share how better soun...

We’re back with a real one—an honest, wide-ranging dive into the creative and professional world of photography. From gear talk to posing strategies, and industry myths to social media pressure, we’re pulling back the curtain on what it actually takes to thrive as a photographer today. We kick things off by confronting a common trap: overshooting. Is firing off hundreds of shots without a plan hel...

We’re back with a wide-ranging conversation straight from the heart of creator life—where data loss nightmares, gear obsession, and the fight to stay authentic collide in the fast-paced world of photography, videography, and content creation. We kick things off with the overlooked reality of data management—how poor archiving practices put creators at risk of losing entire projects, and what we’ve...

We’re back with a wide-ranging conversation straight from the heart of creator life—where gear obsession, storytelling, and the struggle to stay authentic collide in the world of photography and videography. We kick things off with a deep dive into the balance between efficiency and creativity. From heavy rigs and stabilization straps to lightweight Fujifilm setups, we break down why sometimes mas...

We’re back with a wide-ranging conversation straight from the heart of creator life—where gear choices, financial realities, and the push for authenticity all come crashing together. We kick things off with the age-old struggle: how do you pack light but still shoot beautiful content when you're traveling, especially across the UK? From Micro Four Thirds to heavy anamorphic setups, we break down w...

We’re back in the studio with a conversation that might be our most *real* yet—where weddings, camera firmware hacks, and the chaos of creative life all collide. We kick things off with the balancing act: flying drones, gaming, running social accounts, and still showing up creatively while building a marriage and a life. From there, we dive headfirst into Magic Lantern and how it’s breathed new li...